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“Well, He Got Beheaded”: Caroline, Countess of Derby, on her Husband’s Family’s Illustrious History | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

The Secrets of Statecraft

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The Hypothetical Consequences of the Battle of Bosworth

This chapter delves into a hypothetical scenario surrounding the Battle of Bosworth, focusing on Thomas Stanley's critical choice to support his stepson over Richard III. It emphasizes how this decision could have changed English history, specifically regarding the emergence of the Tudor dynasty, while also illustrating the importance of counterfactuals in historical analysis.

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